Arraignment held on fraud charges

Thursday

Aug 21, 2014 at 2:00 PM

By Matthew ManevalTwitter: @mttmanevalHDN

HILLSDALE — Tana Jean Payne, 28, of Hillsdale, has been arraigned on charges involving identity theft and fraudulently obtaining prescription drugs.On Monday, Payne was charged with one count of identity theft, one count of controlled substance and one count of third-degree retail fraud.Payne allegedly used a relative’s identifying information to obtain a prescription from Hillsdale Community Health Center’s emergency room. The charge is a felony, carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.Additionally, Payne allegedly obtained hydrocodone at a Rite-Aid Pharmacy using the fraudulently obtained prescription. The controlled substance charge — obtaining narcotics by fraud — is also a felony, carrying a maximum sentence of four years in prison and/or a $30,000 fine.The third-degree retail fraud charge dates back to March, when Payne allegedly stole $58.01 worth of fuel from a Buddy’s Minimart.Examination has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Aug. 25.A $20,000 bond has been set at 10 percent allowed.